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Historic Ann Arbor: An Architectural Guide
- Authors: Susan Wineberg and Patrick McCauley
A thorough compendium of historic buildings in Ann Arbor.
Published in 2014: Available on Amazon Books and A2 Library

Highlights Tour:

Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman's Built a Corner Deli Into a Global Food Community
- Author: Micheline Maynard
A national journalist writes about the inception and growth of the Zingerman's brand.
Published in 2022: Available on Amazon Books and A2 Library

The Michigan Theater: Ann Arbor's Home for Fine Film and the Performing Arts Since 1928
- Author: Henry B. Aldridge
A history of the theater as described by one of its most knowledgable supporters.
Published in 2013: Available on Amazon Books and A2 Library

A Creation of His Own: Tappan's Detroit Observatory
- Author: Patricia Whitesell
A history of the development of the Observatory written by its former curator.
Published in 1998: Available on Amazon Books

Central Campus Tour:

The Michigan Union 1904-2004: 100 Years of Student Life
- Author: Jeffrey Rowe
The history of a UM student landmark.
Published in 2014: Available only at A2 Library

Giving It All Away: The Story of William W. Cook and His Michigan Law Quadrangle
- Author: Margaret Leary
A significant biography of the man who supported building the beautiful UM Law School.
Published in 201i: Available on Amazon and at A2 Library

Campus/State Street Tour:

The History of the First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1827-1990
- Author: Fay Allen Kinkaid
The history of the church through 1990.
Published in 1990: Available at A2 Library

North Division Street Tour:

Greek Revival in America: Tracing its architectural roots to ancient Athens
- Authors: Norman Tyler and Ilene R. Tyler
The authors describe their international quest to discover the roots of their historic Ann Arbor house.
Published in 2014: Available on Amazon Books or from authors

A History of St. Andrew's Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Author: Arthur Cross
A history of this locally active church.
Published in 1988: Available at A2 Library

a2modern Tour:

Frank Lloyd Wright's Palmer House
- Author: Grant Hildebrand
Includes the story of the Palmers working with Frank Lloyd Wright.
Published in 2007: Available on Amazon and at A2 Library

Underground Railroad Tour:

The Underground Railroad in Michigan
- Author: Carol Mull
Book includes examples of underground railroad sites in Ann Arbor.
Published in 2010: Available on Amazon Books, McFarland Publishers, and A2 Library

Riverwalks Tour:

Riverwalks Ann Arbor: Walking Loops Along the Huron River
- Author: Brenda Bentley
A series of river-based hikes colorfully described.
Published in 2009: Available at A2 Library and from author